The 21st Masonic District School of Instruction meets the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday’s at Masonic Temple, 25 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Instruction in all phases of Masonic Ritual are available. Instruction begins at 7:30 p.m.

Once regarded as a time to celebrate winter solstice by Ancient Masons, it later became a day to observe the life and works of St. John the Evangelist. Today, few Lodges celebrate it. For many Lodges, St. John's Day, December 27, marks the beginning of a new Worshipful Masters' tenure.